Evening Star Newspaper, October 31, 1884, Page 4

— a T THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D. C “FRIDAY. OCTOBER 31, 1884. LOCAL M ION. ‘The Weather. Orrick OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, — ‘Wasuisorox, D. C., October 31, 1854, 0:4) am. For the middie Atlantic states, threatening Weather and light rains, easterly "winds, neariy tlonary temperature. Yor saturday, slightly Cooler, partly cloudy weather and local ratns are indicated for New Eng- ind abd fo the northern portion, and on the coast of the middle Atiantic states “KID GLovRs.” We have decided 10 reduce our tmmense stock of Gid Gioves, and to insure a success of this under- taking we offer our entire line of “Elizabeth” six and eight button length Mousquetaire in black and colors at the uniform price of 98 cents; every palr fited to the hand. ‘he above our patrons will recognize are the same popular make which we bave heretofore sold at $LSS per pair. We also offer about 30 dozen of six button Mousquetaire very slightly sotled by Rundiing at 5) cents, the same as we formerly sold ats. Wes 730 dozen four button in black and colors at 73 cents per pair; actual value, $1.25. ‘Twenty-tve dozen hand-made Worsted’ Hoods, all sizes, at 2 cents; worth 50 een! Elgat dozen Gents’ Cardigan Jac! at $1.95, formerly aoid at $3. We claim that we have t Ladies and Chiidrenrs warm ery in the city. B. J. Bewxayp & Sox, S16 and S18 7th street northwest, between H aud L. B.S Make no mistake in the number. Five per cent additional allowed {or all these who Dring this advertivement with them. ets (all colors), vest value in Gents, Underwear and Hosi- pCIAZ, Satz op Fins SaoRs.—Goods famous for thelr style, Ht and durability. Ladies’ finest French Ladies’ eiecant hand-sewed Paris kid, straight goat und dongola kid top button. Ladies’ tine hand-sewed goat button $3. Our own make Hlexible sole kid and goat button 0 The unrivalied $2 ladies button, fuity worth $2.50. ents’ hand-stit French caif boots, Gente’ stylish hand-made bi Dutton $4. on, laced and Con- gress. Gents’ $3 calf Scotch bottom shoes. Gents’ $2.50 fine cult button, laced and Congress, ual in fit und Wear to any $5 shoe. foys! and Youths" $2 and $2.50 tine calf boots and shoes Duisses’ and Child's fine heel and spring heel shoe. 816 7th street and 192 nsylvania avenue. TRE CHICAGO GROCERY CoMPANY, 506 7th street, fers flour at rock bottom prices. ff res, $6.98 DDL. $1 DDI, SMC. * DDI. Sterling, $6.48 DDL, $1.95 4 DbL, S34 DDL GUt Edge, $6.25 DBL, $1.55 4 DDL, 79. 4g DDL. Golden HIM, $5.98 DBI, $1.50 % DDL, 7c. 4 DI. Swiss process, 9425 DDL, $1.58 DDL, 79. %5 DDL ‘Cook's delight, $5.25 DDL, $1.95 & DDL, 68e. 4) DDL Mas. Mautma Love, a woman fitty-elght years of age, fell at the corner 43 and E streets southwest yesterday, cutting her aead severely on the pave- Ment. She was taken to her home on K, near 4%, | 4 the police ambulance. | Fs Our Gc. black cashmere 5oc.; yard wide De Gye. Cuildren’s and ladies’ Jersey, coats, new- anarkets and circulars at astonishing jow prices A.Stern’s, #04 7th street, between Land K. Ir You Have a sore throat, a cough or cold try B. HL Dougiass « Sons’ Capsicum Cough Drops; they are pleasant to the taste, perfectly harmiess and ‘will surely cure you. gap Snshetmer’s aavertisemont. Fressers’s Ice Cream and Charlotte Russe, New York avenue, 1 | Make Tus Bovs axp Grnts happy, and buy real seal skin caps, prlce $1.35 selilng allover at $1.75 we bag bees ‘corner 7th and D, the only Strictly One Price Hat abd Gents’ Furnishing Store tn this city. DXPORTANT FOR GENTLEMEN to know that the| Electric shoe for $2.50, 1s the Dest. ever produced at | the price, It iso cures rheumatism, sore feet and Dunions. ‘Our stock ud prices of Loots and galters | Jssecond to none. “Young's, 402 7th street.” Look for Tue Old Woman in Window. ‘Tue Chicago Grocery Co., #06 7th, offers Drown sugar for Se. 1b, almost white sugar for 6c. Wb., standard A Sugar for 63y¢., or 10 pounds for | ec; granulated sugar for Te, or 10 pounds | for ise.; cut loaf Sugar for 73¢¢., oF 10 pounds for 73e. Aaxxs Onoxp has, by Mr. D. O'C. Callaghan, fled abillagainst RD. Rudin to restrain the use of party wall between lots 14 and 15, square 74, anda Vemporury order has been issued. Brwans cheap pebbles; genuine; Hempler's, down town, CITY AND DisfRICT. Amusements, etc., To-Night. Fonp’s Orsxa Hots&.—Maude Granger in “Lyn- Natiox:t THEaTzx. —WMllc Aimee in “Mam” elle.” ‘Tueatex Commque.—Varieties Dose Mcagvu.—Performing bear and interesting | entertainment. | Wittarp’s Hatt.—Lecture of Mr. Wm. Jackson | Armstrong. Subject—“Castelar.” Masosic TEMPLE—Ball of the Caledonian Club. Condensed Locals. Mr. John Riggies, of 423 0 street northwest, has | & peach tree in his" yard which has borne fruit the | second time Unis year. About two hundred ripe | Peaches about the size of large cherries were gath- | ‘ered as the seqund crop. A yasical and literary entertainment ‘was given under the direction of Miss Nannie Sharp st tne Tabernacle chureh, South Washington, last evening. Among those who too) were Prof. Liteoridge, Messrs James Cathelt and Jonm Ee ‘Seaith, Mrs A. L. Powell, Misses Eva Henderson, Blanche Hopians and ‘Euith Dickerson and Dr. ren Sharpe. | Yesterday Coroner Patterson and Dr. Hartigan held ap autopsy on the body of adead infant at | The eighth precinct station and gave a certificate | of deaih from neglect at birth. Michael Garvey, a young man, was fined $5 by Judge Snell Unis morning for being loud and bols- Yerous in the Dime Museum last night. ‘The first complimentary reception of the Union Veteran corps, Old Guard, held at Masonle Temple | last evening. was largely attended and Was a very Pleasant and successful entertainment. | George King, colored. living on the Cotumbta | Toad, It 18 charged, severely chastised his wife Pita horse-whip and thea struck her on the Read with the butt end of the wulp, infiicting cat. A committee ot the Volunteer Firemen’s Asso. ¢tation, of New York, were in the city yesterday toarrange for a visit of the organization to this ‘on inauguration day fo-night 1 Haiiow Een, when superstitious maidens wil! sevk to know thelr approaching tate, and mischievous boss will play helt praske 08 householders Detective Block yesterday arrested John McFar- Jane, a colored laborer, who ts charged with break Ang inte the room of Willlam S Nelson, at 1101 F street, and stealing therefrom a trunk, revolver 5 of $0 in money on the#oth inst. “Hels held gee Wax ox THe Tuamps.—The order of Major Dye instructing the police force to adorn the chaln- gang with tramps or drive them from the city was in the several police precincts last night, Dut, on account of the Inciement Weather, the trumps sneraily (kept under cover last nigiit, except In est Washington. When OfMicer Harbison went ‘on duty there he was kept busy chasing them out of the town, and succeeded in capturing three— Seth Lunsford and August Myers, white, and Willis Johnson, colored—who were each chirged with ‘Yagrancy to-day, and Judge Snell sentenced them Ao serve 20 days Gach tn the chain-gang. FUxmRat of DR Gagperra—The funeral of Dr. Chas D. Gardette wook place yesterday afternoon from nis late residence, and the remains were in- terred at Oak Hill The deceased, who was a son Of Dr. Gardette, of Philadelphia, Visited Europe as the private secretary of John Y. Mason when the latter Was minister to England.” At the Dreaking ut of the rebellion Dr. Gardette became the pri- Yate secretary of Mason aud Sildell, the confeser- ate commissioners. After the war he came north, ‘and has been living in Washington for the past teti years, Mamnrep 1% LescHacns; Va—At the Methodist Protestant church in Lynchburg, Va., Wednes afternoon. Mr. George Topham, sop of Mr. James S& Topham, a well Known citen of Washington, Was married to Miss Maggie Southertin, daughter $f Rev. Dr, Southerlin. the father of the’ bride per- Jorming the interesting ceremony. At con- ‘eluston of the ceremony Mr. and ‘Topham lett | Yori ISHOP PINKNEY’S SUCCESSOR, How the News of Dr. Paret’s Election Was Received Here—His Position on Church Questions, ‘The announcement made in yesterday’s Star of the election of Rev. Dr. Paret as bishop of the Maryland diocese to succeed the late Bishop Pink- hey, Was received with a great deal of satisfaction tn thiselty. Dr, Paret has never been a candidate for the position, and bis friends have had but Uttle expectation that the cholce would fall upon hin. His fitness for the position, and the wisdom of the action of the convention Is conceded by all Episcopalians in this city with whom a Srar re porter talked iastevening. With the exception of avers of Epiphany church, who esis of that parish first, the elec- Parei, as the successor of Bishop Pink= hey, 1S regarded "as a fortunate thing for the dio- said a prominent Ets. ve man of good executive ‘pend his time tn active work In sof the di Dr. Paret 13 that kind the intere ofa mun. He ts active, practical and pushing, and besides 15 a sound ehurehman. with no dangerous tendenetes either to one extreme or tue other. He Inay not be the student that Bistop Pinkney was, but he !s euouh of a student to ovcupy the place with eredit, and has in addition the power of orga nizing, and the faculty of practical detail which 1S neeted tobring Us diocese into a flourishing con- dition.” ‘Stmilar expressions of opinion were obtained from other leading members of the ehureh in this ‘the two features about the bishop which eferred toby all with spectal approval was. Als exeeuz've ability and bis moderate views on questty ing the cuureh ritual For this on ret Was the compromise candidate of wo partiesand whien neither party found that they could elect thelr candidate they united on pr. Parel t's selection must be approved by a ma- the standing committees and bishops of al dioceses Of the United States before he ethe office of bishop. ‘Yhls formality about Unree month's time. A SRETCH OF THE BISHOP-ELECT, A brief sketeh of Dr. Paret’s fe appeared in last evening's Stan. He was born tn New York city in 1835, and several years of his youth were spent as @ clerk in adry goods store. He began to study for the ministry at the age of 20 years, and received etl education at Hobart colte ce, Geneva, ontatned deacon in 1852 by Bisuop Hampsiire. ‘The year folowing he priest by Bishop De Laney, of West- Hs first. parish ‘was at Clyde, ¥, N.Y. From there he went to Herson county, N. ¥., where rs. His next charge was at where he remained Dut a short nt to Elmira, N. ¥., remaining as at Wiluainsport, Pa, < charge of Epiphany city. ‘The communion list of the abered about 500 when he became OW humAbers 1,200. Under his administra church bas béen Telleved of $25,000 Of 1ts hinost tree of Hiabilitie: ret has a wife and five children and resides York avenue, between Lith and 14th streets, es.at_ the churcl of the Epiphany will be held as usual. Until Rev. Dr. Parct is his posttion he ts okthe churen of th: Eplphany and in Pastoral charge of the congregation, aud while he 50 ins no changes need be anticipated 1a the usual routine of parish work. WHAT DR. PARET SAYS. Dr. Paret returned home from Baltimore last night, and many persons called to extend to him uy gratuiations. Toa STAR man, who called, he said his election as bishop was through the votes of botia Lie high and the low churchmen, and was not claimed asa Victory for either side! He was placed in nomination by @ council of both the high and the low ebureh men. “What Js your own position?” asked the STaR man. on th debi, and is now DEP have always been a moderate high church- men. ie safd he wontd remain tn change of the Eplph- any chureh here for a month or two yet, unt eieetion shouid be confirmed in the various dioceses Alter that he was not certain whether he would continue iis residence in Washington or not. A Wedding Day. MARRIAGES WHICH TOOK PLACE LAST EVENING. Dr. A. If. Witmer, of St. Elizabeth, and Miss Roberta K. Stone were married at Ascension chureh by Rev. Dr. Elliott last evening. The groom and his best man, Dr. J. M. Stack, met the bridal cortege at the chancel. The ushers were Messrs. Wortham and W. L. Stone, of Kichmond, and Harry Brainard and Dr. T. Ritchie Stone, of this city. ‘The Dridesmatds were Misses Annie Garnett, daughter of Dr. A. ¥. P. Garnett; Bessie Stone, si.cer of the bride; Imogene Scott, of Rich- mond. 2 cousin of the ‘tride, and Miss Mary P. Godding, daughter of Dr. Godding, of St Elizabeth. ‘The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. George Stone. Dr. and Mrs. Witmer left on’ the 10:10 train for an extended tour north. AE Henry Sereeant Lowber, of Philadelphia, and Miss Charlotte Bieecker Lansdale, daughter of Medi- cal Director Lansdale, U. 8. N.,’ were married at Ascension chureh yesterday ‘Afternoon, Rev. Dr. Elliott oMiciating. “The bridesmaids were Mss Ewing and Miss Ladd. ‘The ushers were Messrs. Charles Binney, Edward 8. W. Farnham, H.R. | Webb and Edward Duval, of Putladelphia, and James E Hood and Samuel Welch, of tnis city. Mr. J. D. Sergeant, of Philadeiphia, acted as Dest ian. A reception was held at the home of the bride's father, 1901 F street northwest. The couple left last evening tor their future home in German: town, Pa. Bromley, the artist, and Miss Wilt Mr. E mene W. Peckham, niece of Dr. Thomas F. Gibbs, Were married last évening at Dr. Gibbs’ house, 938 Ruode Island avenue. Kev. Dr. Whittlesey om- | clated. Miss Carrie Gibbs attended as bridesmatd, aud Dr. Paul Chambers as groomsman. A recep: Uon followed the ceremony. ‘The couple left last night for thelt home in Chicago. ‘Tne home of Judge Key, in West Washington, was the scene of a happy’ wedding last evening, the bride Deing Judge Rey's nlece, Miss Mary Smith, and the groom Mr. Henry’ Janin, of San Franclsco, Cal. Only the Intimate friends dnd rela- lives of the couple were present. Rev. Father Kelly, pastor of Trinity Catholt> chureh, omctated. ‘the ceremony the bridal party lett tor New , Inteniting to Salt for Europe next week. MF Xoland Biliings and Miss Maulda Kersey were married yesterday afternoon at the residence of Mr. Chas. S. Boss, 1495 K street, Rev. N.W. Camp oMictiting. The couple left last evening for In- lava, intending to return to this clty after asuort stay there. ¢ Mr. Wm H. Miller and Miss Mary L. Reisinger, hier of Mr. J. G. Refsinger, were married last evening at tue Reformed Lutiieran church, Rev, Mr. Leubkert officiating. Messrs. Henry Reisinger acted as best nem A reception Was lield afer the ceremony at the residence of the bride's parents. Mr. Philip H. Kraft and Miss Hattie M. Foreman were married last evening by Dr. Domer, at the yarsonaze of St. Paul's Engitsh Lutheran ‘church. he couple lett for a tour tn the nortn, Washington Markets— Retail Prices. Mears.—Beef, porter-house, 2c. per Ih; sirloin, se. per Ib.; rib Toast, 15a%e. per 1.; round roast, iewalse. per Ib; chuck, 10a12¥c.' per Ib; do’ corned, Sale. per Ib; G0. dried, 2c. per Ib; do. chipped, 0c. Lamb, aise. per 1b.: veal, ton, TealSc. per Ib. 2 ber Ib; do. tongue, 0ai0c. each. per Ib.; mut- =. per I.; iniddiing, ~ per Ib; lard, 12sa1ec. —Apples, 30a5%ec. per pk.; per doz; oranges, 40750. doz.; dz; pears, $1as2 per peck; gt chestnuts, 10a15¢. per qt.:¢ Burren’ Np Eos. —Philadelp Th creamery, 40a5e. per Ib.; per Ib.; roll, Sadie. per IV; cheese, 12344 1b.; EES, Be. per doz Fisu.—Perch s5ag0e. per Dh.; siatmon, ‘baile. per 1b; cod Ns! per ib Mock, 12 + hha az) lobster, 15¢. per’ tb; sheephead, ec. pe lers, 12%e. per Ih; salmon trout, 15%. per Ib wihute fst, 200, at Mish, 10e. per Ib,; macke- Tel (Spanish), 2c. per Ib: red stapper, Ie. per Ying bine fish's : muscaionge, 150. Th: chums, te. Vxceranses.—Beet Ge. “an, head; carrots, asc. ct ). B5asue. each: $1.5) per 100; eymlins, 10a%e. per doz; lettuce,Saloc. per head cauliflower, 16030: onions, aaS0c. per pk.; do., (spring), 8a5e. per bh; potatoes, 25. per Gk weet), aie. per pict squashes Sc. per er doz.; tomatoes, 5060. per pk.; mint, egg plat 10e. each; corn, 25230e. QL; cebery, 5aloe, e = per bh.: spinnaeh, 80c. per pez ted cabbage, i0atse. per hit Brussels ‘sprouts, pk. OULTRY.—Chickens (old), T5e.a8l per pair; do. (voung), 506,031.00; ducks, 75a$1.25; squabs, $2.50a§3 for their future home in Unis city. verter ‘THE AssoctaTED CHARITIES —At the annual meeting of the Associated Charities heid last night atthe Righth-street Presbyterian church north- ‘east, oMcers for the follows: President, anouse; D. M. Howand; toard of directors, S.C. “McDowell, Dr. J. & Carpenter, Mra. W. C. Charles Junken. "The report of the secretary showed that a very considerable amount of vaiu- able work was done during the year. So MARRIED IN PENNSYLYANIA.—W: so clety will be Interested in the announcement of the marriage of Hon. J. K. Upton, ex-Assistant Secre- fary Of the Treasury. to dirs. Mary De Huss i. The took piace quietly Wed- per doz” Gamr.—Woodcock, Kyoch @ per doz; duck (blue ead), $1.50 $1.35 per er patr: do. (red (canvas buck), $250 per pr: do (Mailark. per pr.; do. (sinail), 50c. easants, 31.5) per patty DE; do. (bluck head), 73 DEF pr; ceese, 75c. eacli: per doz; rabbits, 25ua0e, 154202. each. snipe, ‘Transfers of Heri Estate, Deeds tn fee have been filed as follows: P. H. Cofla to S. Maddox, part 13, sq. 154; 31,600. Juitus Stnons to F. Stmons et all, trustees, sub. 35, sq. 511; $—. _Mosris Keim to B. H. Warner, sub. lots Grog Cistii part 10). 2 HGGN Seer Chistis, part 10, sq. 723; $4. . J. Fisher WX Fendall, sub. 17. Mack Sit. “J.B. Alley to >uvia C.K. Kace, sub. lots 138, 149, 104, 105, 108 12, Sq. 155; $8,525. re ‘THe Fins? SeyTaxce Rxrmate.—In the Crim! nal Court, Judge Wylie, thls morning, Jonathan 0. Koss, a young colored than, was placed on trial for ‘fn assaillt on Philip Carver, colored, on the 13th of Getober last. He was convicted tn the Police Court, Judge Snell, and sentenced to imprisonment fof eleven months and twenty-nine days in. fall, and ah appeal was taken. Messrs. D. E. Cauill and John A. Mess represented him this morning. ‘The defense nade the point that if Carver, after callt Rossa Har, approached hitn, the latter was Justif n firing a pistol to arrest oF intumidate Carver, but not at him. ‘The court sald that this was low, Dut It was a question of fact for the Jurys A. vendiet of gutity was promptly rendered, and the court imposed a sentence similar to that in the Police Court—a year minus a day in Jail Onaaxs BeLow Cosr.—Don’t fall to call at F.G. iieongias tobe oid at oneal the acca wee sold at 6 ‘You will find a list in the “For Sale—Miscellaneous” column, Seeeoneeass ‘Manntace Licexsrs.— Marriage licenses have been issued by te clerk of the court to Samuel Jonu- son and Mary Queen: A. H. Witmer and Roberta, 1 Stone; Chane H. Brown and Florenee H. Boose; Daniel Flynn and Kate Fianagan; Andrew L. Lusio, Of Bairfax county,Va, and Jeume V. Taylor; Chas, 4. Lown and Fioreade Boone. THE ASSESSOR’S ANNUAL REPO! Heal Estate and Buildings in the District. ASSESSED VALUE OF REALTY AND IMPROVEMENTS— ‘NEW BUILDING3—LICENSES, ETC. Assessor Robert P. Dodge has Just submitted his report for the past fiscal year to the District Com- missioners, On the subject of licenses he says 3,736 licenses were issued, for which the collector Fecelved $134,181.61, being an increase of $5,742.83 over last year. A detailed statement is given, in tabular form, showing the sources of increase to ‘have been from bar-rooms, billiard and other tables, commission merchants, dealers in liquor (whole. sale), entertainments, hotels, insurance agents and com se llers and estate ta. The number of bar-rooms licensed in 1883 was 569; in ‘1884, umber of wholesale liquor dealers in 1883, 499; in 1! 623, or an increase of 32 bar-rooms and'124 wholesale dealers. Mr. Dodge states that “he can offer no further recommendations as to Mcenses than are contained in his last year's re Under the act of February 6th, 1878. the number Of 3,499 Certificates was issued by Assistant Asses- sor Wm. Morgan to the collector, for which he re- celved $1,749.50, NEW BUILDINGS. Under the head of annual assessments he says: “The number of new buildings taken up for assess- ment for the next fiscal year are as follows: In Washington, 1,145, valued at... $2,580,000 In Geongetown'a0t valued ate 161,000 In County, 125,’ valued at....022) 133,000 $2,773,000 ASSESSED VALUR OF TAXABLE PROPERTY. ‘The assessed value of taxable property in the District of Columbia for 1884-’S is as follow: Reat Estate. Washington elty.....2...... + $82,818,729 Georgetown... 0000000021 241066150, County (non-agricultural). 2H 248 County (agricultural). Washington eity. Georgetown. ....... i County... - ++ 154,060 $12,715,686 AMOUNT OF TAX LEVY FOR 1884-"S. Realty. Washington. ....... $82,815,729 eOrgeLown. ... 4,066,150 County (non-agricat- tural)....... ++ 2,820,248 $99,714,127 at $1.50 $1,345,711.91 County (agricultural)... oe 3 7, $1,383 480.55 Personal—$12,715,686 at $1.50. 190,735.29 Total lev: * ADDITIONAL CLERICAL FORCE RECOMMENDED. ‘The report says: “The clerical force of the office has been used to fts greatest extent, during and after office hours, since July 1st.” It refers “to the Ungering iness and death of one of our best clerks, Mr. Wim. J. Griffin, and also the {lines of stant Assessor, Win. Morgan,” and adds: fe Is no dle time In the office, and no clerk can get even a week’s holiday without detriment to the service. There should be sufficient and sult able clerleal force to perinit of an occasional holl- Gay, a3 1s usual In other departinents. The inter- ests of the District are suifering for this reserve Torce, and I recommend an addition of two clerks at $1,200 each.” "8 a ns Two Women Shot. A RUFFIAN WHO 18 ALTOGRTUER TOO FREER WITH HIS PISTOL, Charles Nelson, colored, who served a term in ‘the penitentiary for killing John Simms in a saloon in South Washington about seven years ago, and ‘who now resides in Willow Tree alley, attempted last night to enter a neighbor's house, but was re- fused admission. He then drew a pistol and fred. ‘The Vall passed through Betsey Rollins’ thigh, then struck a girl named Gertrude Caldwell,gol through the calf of her right leg, and finally: grazed Yhe forehead of Clarence Caldwell, her father. Holden rendered medical ala and pronounces the wounds not dangerous. Nelson was charged In the Police Court this morning with assault and bat- tery, and the cases, ed; bonds, $1,000. THE REASONS THR WASHINGTON GAS COMPANY URGE ‘A REDUCTION OF ASSESSMENTS. ‘The Washington Gaslight company has written to the District Commisstonersasking a reconsidera- Uon of the assessment on the capital stock of the Gas company, with a view to reducing it to tne par value, viz: $2,000,000. The present assessment ex- ceeds the par value by $500,000. As a reason for the reduction asked the letter of the company States that the stock 1s above par; but the com- Dany is inno way benefited by this fact and ought ROL, they think, to be assessed on this premium, which happen’ to be to-day but may not be to: morrow. Again, the company {s supplying gas at an exceptionally low rate, especially to the public lamps, upon which little or no profit 1s made, and they think that on this ground they should Be re- Meved of the tax on all over the par value of their Stock. ‘The same reaSons that influenced the Com- missioners to relleve fire insurance companies of ‘the assessment of thelr stock at market rates ap- piles with equal force, they think, to thelr com- pany. It is well known, the letter’ says, that gas companies are liable to ‘sudden and severe losses from causes that cannot be foreseen and guarded against, and that these accidents often entail vast expense. They suggest that the stock of gas com- Panles Is not represented: by avallabie assets, Dut fuotr assets are largely Dirled in the ground and for any other than for making und dis- tributing gas would be comparatively worthless During the improvements to the city, under the board of public works, this company was obliged to raise and lower 1ts’ pipes on very many of the streets under improvement, and in a number of cages as often a$ three and four times, with all ‘the lateral pipes at an expense of many’ thousand dollars, and, although other property injured at the UUme ‘vas compensated for, this company's claim was ruled out by the board’ of audit. on. the ground that the mains, &c., were not real estate, ‘while at the same Ume'the city was assessing and employe of the W. andG. Charged’ with assaulting Mr: Hiram ‘eye 4 ductor, working for that cc pany were si athe stove in the com- any'softice converuing, when & boy caine in and gave one of the men'acigar, and Mr. Keys said: Give me one, Dutenie.” ‘The defendant, who WAS ‘across the room and inquired: “Who are you calling Dutchie?’ Mr. Keys replied: “Iam notcalling you Dutchie.” Just tien Walze struck at Keys, who warded.off the blow, and started to Bet out of the way, when Waize slashed at Keys with a knife, making an ugly wound about three inches long ‘across his forehead. The defendant, Eiige sir aisnene carat on account of belng so drunk. ‘The judge sentenced Walze to six months in jail. Appeal noted. AssoctaTED Cuanrties.—At the meeting of the fist supatvision ot amociated, charities. last aven~ . HO quorum being “present, the meeting joumed to next Thursday, at 4 o'clock. FUNBRAL OF Miss DUNLop.—The funeral of Miss Kate L. Dunlop took place yesterday afternoon from her father's residence, 3147 P street. The re- mains were placed in the chapel at Oak Hill ceme- tery. Rev. A. R. Stuart, of Christ P. E. church, was ‘the officiating clergyman. At the house and cem- etery a male quartette rendered appropriate selee- ions, ARKESTS.—The “blotter” at the third precinct oan Sr iahel that oe madi te any made in this place during the month ending . Grary Recerpr.—Canal boat Seneca arrived, with | 2,000 bushels of wheat and 200 bushels of corn for Hartley Bro. CONDITION OF WATERS AT 7 A.M.—Clear at all yo High tide in the river w-dsy at 5 p.m. Ww tide at 12 p. m. oa Alexandria Aftairs, Reported for Taz EVENING Stan. ‘AN ALEXANDRIA EXGIBIT FOR THE NEW ORLEANS Farr.—The elty superintendent of schools has pre- pared, at the request and cost of the bureau of education, an exhibit for the New Orleans World's fair, presenting Gen. Washington as the founder of the Alexandria public schools, The exhibit 13 a double frame showing the correspondence in which Washington endowed the public school at Children of poor and indigent persons,” and also a Rhotograph, ‘of the school building in which Gen. ‘ashington’s donation was carried into effect. PoLITicaL.—A republican meeting was held at Armory hall lust night and addressed by J. D. Slocum, of New York, Mr. Williamson, of Wash- ington, and others——The democraue working club meets to-night to distribute the canvassing books to the canvassers. ‘SUSPENDED BECAUSE HE WOULD NoT OBEY ORDERS. The suspension of Wm. H. Price, driver of the Hydraulion Steam Fire’ engine, tikes effect to- night. The wardens have suspended Price because When told by the president of the wardens that he must not drive so fast to a fire, he responded that he wouid drive as fast as he pleased. POLICE REPORTS.—There were two pene and nine lodgers at the station house this morning. Jaines O'Bryan, arrested by Officer Walker,charge, drank and disorderly; and Wm. Conklin, arrested by Officer Satin, charge, exposing his person on the street.—The mayor has sent Thos, Gray to the chain gang for being drunk on the street. Nores.—The city school board meets to-night, the report of the finance committee on the pro- posed new School bullding will come up for consid- eratlon.—Some twenty new houses, many of them brick dwellings, with all the modern con- veniences, have been put up here this season.— Julian Holt, esq., has been appointed register of election inthe third ward, vice I. Price, e- signe HEUMATISM, AND SIMILAR DISEASES, caused by a low state of the system, arecured by using Ayer’s Sersaparilla, collecting a tax on these very mains as “improve- ments to real estate.” For those and other reasons that might be named they respectfully request an abatement of the agsesstent on all over $2,000,000, or, if In the judgment of the Commissioners this cannot be done, they ask that the assessment De reduced to $2,225,000, wilch wonld yield to the District an amount nearly equal to the sum pro- to be raised from tie company under the ew license law, v1 Assotvrexx Pune Reo 3 ee aE | pase ¥ AXE £ E%? ¥ So bo I A INR PRA RETRY ga ph SAB HUME E bos MAS EN AN USP PP 00 WoW w ppp FEI 60% Gale T BPD Em Be 38 Gy BB oo 6©W 6 OW «OCDDp ogg EB ORT ‘Thin Powder never varies » marvel of purity, ftrength and wholesomeness, More economical than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold in competition ‘with the multitude of low test, short weight, alum or Phosphate powders, Soldoutyincans, Borat. Baxixa Powper Co. 106 Wall atreet, N.Y. aps Overcoars, MEDIUM AND HRAVY WEIGHTS, ALL COLORS, a ALL STYLES, MADE TO ORDER FROM 918. ENGLISH AND DOMESTIC SUITINGS IN ENDLESS VARIETY, Samples and Self-measurement Rules Mailed on Ap- plication. FERS SSE Boi iG BLL: THE wt A i oo FR, fAIL@R. 617 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, WASHINGTON. FINE CONSTITUTION MAY BE BROKEN AND ruined by simple neglect. Many bodily fils result from habitual constipation. There is no medicine equal to Ayer's Pills to correct this evil, and restore the 2svs- ‘tem to natural, regular aud healthy action, 0028 Busvrreot. Duzss Goons FROM THE BIG AUCTION SALE IN NEW YORE LAST WEEE. BARGAINS! BARGAINS! BARGAINS! FINE QUALITY ALL PURE WOOL COLORED CHUDDA CASHMERES. nearly one yardand s half ‘wide, only 75e., worth $1.25. CARTERS, 711 Manger Space, BLACK SILKS. BLACK SILKS. IMMENSE REDUUTION IN BLACK SILKS. OUR $1 BLACK SILKS reduced to 875e.; our $1.25 BLACK SILKS reduced to $1; our $1.50 BLACK SILES reduced to $1.25, BROCADE BLACK SILK VELVET reduced to $L. NEW YORK MILIS SHEETING ‘50. COLORED AND BLACK SATINS, Suc. LARGEST SIZE DOUBLE WHITE BLANKETS, 12-4, reduced from $8 to $5. COLORED CASHMERES, all purs fine wool, wide ouble width, (price everywhere 50c.) reduced to 37340. COLORED SILKS, 50c.; FANCY SILKS, 370. LADIES' CLOTH SULTING, (one yard anda half wide), auction goods, only 3734c. 0020 CARTERS. 711 Manxer Spica. A Bac Exezayatiox or THE TEN PER CENT SYSTEM. In keoning with our announcement that we believe the more we take the public into our confidence the larger will be our trade, the TEN PER CENT CLOTHING HOUSE. ‘Now briefly explains the benefits and advantages of our new system. Hitherto we have been extensively engaged in the wholesale trade, Despite great cars and ‘caution, we have lost considerable money by bad debts. ‘By giving up the wholesale trade -AND RETAILING DIRECTLY TO THE CONSUMES, At the rates we have been chargiag at wholesale, we, as well as the public, are the gainers. The public really gots clothing at the sume price the retail merchant pays and therefore the individual who buys from ns saves the profit that usually coos to the retailer. We now are also safe from bad debts, and can therefore afford to sell very low. much surer than a hurrah busines with bad debts, ‘Under our TEN PER CENT SYSTEM we are actually retailing fine clothing AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE WHOLESALE PRICE, Others may promise you better than this, but you can ‘set down all such promises as bait to catch gudxeons. Wo give yon the lowest possible prices and not false promises and fictitious price lists, TEN PER CENT CLOTHING HOUSE, STRICTLY ONE PRICE, 921 anp 929 Sevenrm Srarer Nontuwzsr, Southeast corner Massachusetts avenue. (27 Please besr in mind we haveno connection with any other honse in the city. Open evenings till 9, Saturday till 11. Ger Taz Besr “THE CONCORD HARNESS." ‘THE CONCORD COLLAR. Coupe, Curriawo, Road. Team and Exprees Harness of all kinds and description xt Lowest Prices, Every genuine GON COKD HALNESS a stamped with LUTZ & BRO., 457 Pennsylvania Avenua, Adjoining National Hotel, "P-MORSE BLAN KETS snd CARRIAGE ROBESin great variety at very low prices, oc 0025-1. Acoozpiox Pizarsn: Tho Plestor with which Seen rege Alexandria forthe education of orphans and the | Asife business at a small profit is} CITY ITEMS. Sound sleep is vitally essential. Dr. Bull’s Cough syrup insures tale tr eouoled with cough, &c. 1 B.C. Lewis’ Cool Weather “Specials.” All-wool scariet medicated Underwear, $1 to $2. ‘White merino and lambs-wool Shirts and Drawers. Heavy Canton-flannel Drawers, 50; worth 65c. Boys’ white merino Shirts and petren ‘500. ‘Super stout Engtish Socks, 18c.; 8 pairs for S0c. Hand-kntt Cardigan wool Jackets, $1 to 35. New lot silk putt 25c.; finer ones, 50c., 750. Kid, dog-skin, ele r, and fur-top Glovea. Merino, cashmere, r, and lambs-woo! Socks. Gent's Silk traveling Caps; undressed felt Hate. AUG. Lewis), 0 Teh st, between. T and KB. we. N. B. Immense stock of Mens and Boys’ Hata, 2 Heduce your household expenses dy calling’at R. Golaschmias Mammoth Housefur- nishing and Toy establishment 812-7th st. nt0., Silch fers an immense assortmentof china ware, glass ware, wooden ware, plated ware, tin ware, cutlery and toys at prices lower than any other house in the city; The el a few of the many specialties for to-morrow; Colored glass gob- Jets 6 for 79c, worth $1.50; 96 sheets of col or white shelf paper 16c; decorated English china chamber sets, 10 ew shape, only $3.17, ‘worth $4.50; PO ‘Anger bowls of colored glass 6 for $1.27, ‘worth $2; Bri tea spoons 6 for 230; table ms 6 for 45c; handsome decorated English. 8 tea Sets, 56 igiish_ chins ahi ae! BavSatl” obi" any oy Mate ne or int i wor + rosiain cups and saucers 87 ei, worth 7c, xtra ‘silver plated dewsert, of ‘knives 6 for 89c; decorated English china tea and dinner set cothbined, 190 pieces only $11.79, Worth $17.; Supe- nior decorations and new shape, 180 pieces $17.79, North $98. colored glass breakfast sets 4 pleces, only 8c, Worth $1.50; goblets 6 for 2ic; crumb tray and brush 19¢; handsome hand-painted fruit plates 2c, worth S0¢; Roller skates 6c pair, also the Dalance of baby carriages and traveling trunks ‘will be offered below cost. 1 M. Augustein, 817 7th St. Northwest, Offers the following great bargains for to-morrow only: Decorated chainber sets, with gilt. lines and colored borders, $3.10; decorated tea sets, 44 pieces, $3.21; J. U. O’Méara’s Royal glue, 10c.; 3g doz. stone china cups and saucers 42c.; ironing boards, 39¢.; Wooden water buckets and 50 clothes pins 15c.; two- string brooms 12c.; coal hod, shovel and lifter 3ic.; market baskets 5c.; fancy box of sane acer ‘Ye. 34 doz. dinner plates 29c.; Super white handle knives and forks 82c. 35 doz; oll painting, 22 by 82. 8ic., Worth $1.75: taney vase Inmps, with chandelier trimmings handsome engraved goblets 34c. 34 doz.; ebony handle knives and forks, 43¢. 3s doz; doz. silver plated teaspoons 31c.; large size waslh ‘9c.; zinc Wash boards and bar of soap 15c. 1 Onur 5; Child's Sprin; ‘Misses Heel $1.50. Boys’ and Misses’ School Shoes, 50, 60, 75, 98 cts. Ladies, kid and goat button and lace, 95, $1.23, $1.50, Our $2 kid and goat button this week, $1.99. Our $3 French heel and common sense, $2.50. Genv’s $ hand sewed boots and galters, $4.50. $3 prime caif and kip boots, $2.50. Our $2.50 electric shoe worth 35. ‘YouxG’s, 402 7th street, ‘Look for the Old Woman in Window. 1 Blouv’s Bargain Bulletin FOR TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), 96 cents will buy a Fine French Felt Hat of the last shape, handsomely bound; former price, 93 cents will buy an Elegant Child's or Misses? Hat, ready trimmed, nine different shapes, reduced from $2—an immense bargain, 47 cents will buy a Magnificent Bunch (8), of fine black Ups, fully worth $1.50. We will exntbit the largest and finest collections ecial Bargains, Heel Button, 58 and 73 cts. and. Spring ‘Heel Button, 90, $1, 1.25, of Children’s and Misses’ tlats, ready trimmed, ever | Shown in any one store, rare noveltes tn shapes, Of our own designs exclusive, at low prices, - SPRCIAL. A large lot of Fine Fancy Breasts Birds and | Wings, from auction, at halt their value. Hundreds of other'bargalns which will surprise and benefit you. ‘Vo-morrow at Brovr’s, 1 710 7th street northwest. J. Brock, S02 7th Street. Great specialties in shoes for this week: Children’s spring-heel, 2 to 6, 65c., worth 75c. 175 pair children’s Solar-tip button, 9 to 11, only $1. 225 pair ladies’ kid and pebble, worked hole, Dutton, $1.25. Fine kid and pebble, every pair warranted, $2. Our men’s Congress, button and Bal, for $2 Calf boot#as low as any in the ety. 1 ‘J. Baoce, 82 7th street, fiahn’s Reliable Cheap Shoes. Every Pair Warranted Solid Soles. Gents’ $2 Genuine Kip Boots, Gents’ £2.50 Double or Single Sole Calf Boots. nts’ $1.25 Durable Laced and Congress. 9c. Kid and Pebble Button. ' $1.35 stylish worked hole Button. dies’ &-. Substantial Sewed Laced Shoes. and Youths’ $1 Tipped Laced and Button. $1 Kid and Pebble, heel or spring, Button. © oF Girls’ 6c, solid School Shoes. ‘7th street and 1922 Pennsylvania avenue. 1 Extra Heavy Men’s Double Breasted fleece ned undershirts 50c., at Auerbach’. Sax. ‘ony wool knit Jacket depot, 7th and H streets. 1 ‘Co-morrow—Bargains, Bargains One lot children’s hand-made Socks, large sizes, 48c. 20 dozen hand-made handsome’ Caps, 79. Children’s Woolen Mitteng, dark colors, 18c.’ Out $1.48 Ladies’ Jers colors, $1 to $1.2. Special lot of Corsets, worth $1.25, to-morrow 68c. Short, medium and long Cor- ‘to sult every one, at reduced prices. Outline ‘Tidies, 9. Splashers, 2ic. Chlidren’s Lace Col- lars, five different styles, 19¢., worth 3c. A few more School Caps, 25¢. ‘Mrs. Max Wert, Agt., 1 72 7th nw. Souvenir Prices at Clark's, 734 7th st. n. Our 50c. corset 34¢.; our T5e. Corset 49C.: OUT $1.00 French woven corset 69¢.; health corset 89c., sold in other stores $1.25; Thompson corsets 73c., 601d. all 1.50 jerseys 89c.; oUF $2.7 children’s jersey $1 up; Jersey arlet_ail-wool underwear, medicated, eap at $1.25; broken lots of cotton un- in have at your own price; our $1.25 chemises 69¢.; our $1.50 SkiIris 9c. The above are the greatest bargains ever oifered. Cail early vo secure choice. At Clark’s, 734 7th st. Rw. 1 Pretty Women. Ladies who would retain freshness and vivacity. | Don’t fall to try “Weils' Health Renewer.” 11 Fur and Seaiskin Garments. ©. ©. Shayne, the well-known Wholesale Fur Manufacturer, 103 Prince street, New York, will | fell elegant Fir Garments at retail at lowest cash Wholesale prices this season, ‘This will afford a splendid opportunity to purchase strictly reliable Furs direct from manufacturer, and save retalier’s profits. Fashion Book mailed free. 9630 Thornton’s Emulsion of pure Cod Liver Ol with Hypophosphites of Lime init Soda for coughs, ‘colds, Consumption, impaired uutrition and general debility; easy a1 totake, Prescribed by Physicians. Sold by Drug fists, Large Votties, 0c. alanutacuured by W. hornton, corner Bdllumore and Hurrison streets, Bastimore, Md. AWE “Alderney Dairy Wagons.” Fresh Alderney Butter, churned every morning, and delivered in half-pouind “Ward” prints, 4c. pet Pound, Also, Cottage Cheese, Buttermilk aba Sweet ‘per quart, Cream 15¢. pint. ; ra MD Siocation torical Analysis, Vocal Culture and Expresiou and Keadinis iu Shakspear and General ture, _ivening Clanses—Wednesday and Friday, Torclock. “Children's Classes—Tuesday and “Thursday, $30 p.m. Athoue, Tucsdays, 6 to Up. im. 1231 New kavenue set-3in Yo NO LESSONS WITH TECHNIQUE AND HAR- PiNaG Heeipaie method: at 9 Bi wereet nortiwest. ‘Afternoon’ hours. ‘ocl5-e0,2m SS HIETON'S ENGLISH AND FRENCH SCHOOL, for Young Ladies, 821 Vermont avenue, will re-open SEPTEMBER MTA ‘Lectures by Eminent Professors German and French daily—native Instructors. A Library of standard works is constantly scceasfblo to: nta in each department, ‘0c3-e0.1m te PENCERIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE, CORNER Siti sur D streets northwest, Getcbtishea, Taos Ost Cupies beautiiul commodious lors and clase, yooms in Lincoln Hall Building. ‘institution, the Tesult of twenty years’ growth, is complete in its ar Tanwzements for tecining ous ahd daughters, men and women, for real lifs, self-euppcrt, usefulness and hon orable indeyendence. Fuil corps of able, experienced, Yrectieal teachers. “Reculnr day and evening scasions Tesumed Bondy, September Tat, at 9a. um. abd 6p. Echolarship for dne year {rom date of entrance ( for day oc evening sestions), $50: per quarter, day 80; hight’ io: yer month, ‘iy. Bi? niet aE Golfers Gfice oven’ for arrauscinents Sonday, Auguat 25, and thereefirr, Students aro cauipped and tvdenied ‘satan the onder in which they complete af Hiformation gn Iniereting ‘retin’ matter, mall vo any orgiven, HENIY @: SEENGER, Principal, SARA A. SPENCEM, Vice Principal autumn LANGUAGES, aU aes 2 ara sructors " Clrew: Ph.D. ae a Teller the Washingion igh SobookReaidenes ETHOD FOR PIANO AND SINGING, AT No bewolowBnrs Anicical Teetitate: will A ‘open on ber Int, 1884 (Ath year) shortest and Best new nto, gore ot practien, traning Emnoetih eter Gold. cdl ana iplomas, wil be Yurope and Anterica. ‘New ‘and Plano classes are now opetied, at 940 New York ate: Brwe” auae YS ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL HIGH rp Boer GL J. W. HUNT, Principal, ih, an the North Bes- neventeenth Sear Sept, bth, 4 AUVEUR SCHOOL OF S“Fenck rater spate, Begins tts ‘and Dickinson in eye tapes choats at Wes Punt snd re ‘Box 695, for an interview. _ aul: THE VISITATION, CONN! Asana iSeries tseorh ere oh aia ee in the ‘YS, $1.15.” Children’s Jerseys, all | easant | i | mony) to pupils at their residen: | method sepecialty, Childcva, Saturday. | Date EDUCATIONAL. DRY_ GOODS. DRY GOoDs. [ODEEN S pe aoa ‘Eoeans Hoand Me’ LM. Sous Gea, aod aie Stungtia, Soldier ome. ese 1Se PIANO TAUGHT BY A THOROUGHLY PROFT- P CIENT TEACHER. oc29.1m* 107 B street northwest. ‘ASHINGTON SCHOOL ELOCUTIO! W ENGLISH KGuace, ley, MRS. M. STEVENS HART,’ Parxcrr: ‘Tae Culture and Development’ cf the ice and *foelal attention given to the case a Staaeetng and other Vocal Detects. i ‘The Bovs and Girls class will resume on November Aghat one p. m, inthe second story parlors of the 3. Calisthenics taught by Prof. Hartvig Nissen. su30-Sin RENCH LESSONS, PARISIAN PRONUN iN Mile V. PROD HOMME, 101t 11th st. octet coy GD ‘& specialty. PASSMORE HAVING RETURNED TO THE 4a prepared to welcome back her old pupils and 1 few new ones, at 1620 K street northwest. _oc?4-Im* W- 3; PARSONS. MC 8. GLATE OF SPENCERTAN Business College), Private Instructor in Book: Keeping. Penmanship, English, and ail Mathematics. Day Sessions, 9 4 1. to 12 m., $7 per mouth. Pups taught at homie, if desired. S13'D street noriiwest: P 0. Box 394, . ‘ocae- tin ‘ADEMOISELLE BRUN, A NATIVE OF FRANCE, MAfatrerarneat and wil fetunie hae hasan aS fhe French language, and devoting sfecial attention to pronunciation and conversation. Address 1433.1 Street northwest, vocai-Ira HE NORWOOD INSTITUTE, WASHINGTON.D.G, Nos. 1212and 1214 14th street (Thomas Circle). The school course1s complete in the Enslisn, Classical and Scientific Departments. Music. Art and Elocunon by skilled instructora. (Pino, Prof. Anton Gloctaner.) ‘Students are prepared for Vassar and other colleges, or can take a collegiate course at the Institute. Ladies who have jeft school will find special facilities for pursuing special branches. Afternoon and Evening Classes for Ladies in German; also in German and French, For particulars address MR. and MRS. WAM. D. CABELL, _ocl6-tne9 Principals, ROF, J. F. GERMUILLER, TFACHER OF VOCAL nd Tnstrume:ital Music and Harmony. . Special at- ‘tention given to bezinners as well as (0 pupils ferthor adv TAL 7th street northwest. sc8-2in" her French conversational lessons at her own and pupils, has removed to the sucious residence, 1700 L opn Roane Seytember 17th, Mra. Bucher having recently returned from Europe, x os hing, united to her well- the hihest ci MPLISHMEN(S: Music (vocal and instrumental), Drawins, Painting, El-ention, French and German, by a corps Of efficient For ental ly to the Principal at h i ‘or catalogues apply to the Principal at her new resi- dence. N. B.—Miss Ada B. Coun, wino during the past yout Has studied ubromt under the best masters, wilt, if lesired, ive lessons in iusic (piano, orwan and har ces On We Saturdiys, eat, WASEAGTON, SCHOOL OF FINE ANT AND DECORATIVE DESIGN, Vervon Row, 45 Pa, ave. Day aud evening classes, Freshand and M; Drawing (Patent Office work): Painting, Antique, Por- ancl Brass; tors welcome, ts ALE BOYLI M. ROUZEE. "Miss R, Secretary. LESSONS IN ALL GRADES OF STUDY. ‘To adults, coufidential. Prepares for Goliege, An- hapolis, West Point, all examinations. IVY INSTITUTE. aw. corner Sth and K streets 2, w, ‘Mathematical, Classical, Business, _ SW. FLYNN. A. Evening clases, $3 and 85a month, ve CREA, = EVENING BUSINESS COLLEGE. 493 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUB NORTHWEST. Thorough instruction Yn" Penmanship, Mathematics and Double Entry Book-kect ing, Students prepared for pi EXAMINATIONS, I, TWITCHELL, Principat. ACADEMY, CORCORAN BUILDING, commer Pa ave, and 13th’ st. opp. U. 8 ‘Treasury, 3 Belect School for Boys and Youn Men." Number #iiit~ ed. Only scholars of gocd moral character necived Fall term of 1884 Legins September 8th. Day and eveu- ing sessions. Car-tul and thorough instruction in ths common English Branches, Bookkeeping, Short-hab Anthmetic, Algebra, Geouwtry, Latin ful5am BURTON MACAFEE, A ML, Principal. MiAmAME CHEVREMONT (DIPLOMEE DE L7ACA- demfe de Paris) has resumed teaching the Preuch Language. | Mad. C wishes to call the attention of those desiring to become thorvu-h in her natve tongue. ‘Lessons privately and in classes for ladies and chil ‘ocd-Tm* 1237 12th street northwest, MESS EELES YOCKEY. G AStudent of th: Leipsic Conservatory. instructs in Music, German and Elocution. 1122 49th. street norihwest, e182" UBUEN FEMALE SEMINARY, 1200 © street northwest, Highest references, oc Miss BALCH, Principal. MS, AND BBS. ALFRED BUJAGS EDUCATIONAL Home for young ladies and Uttle iris, 1158 Mt Bi mw, Scholastic year opens 23th September’ Private Keesons in English, Prenctt aud Matheiation se! (COLLIER scHOOL For Boys, Rider 15. years of age. ‘Two separate Qepartments— Seniors aud Juniors. #SGLISH, FRENCH AND CLASSICAL. Oct, Ist, 1-4, t6 June Ist, 1885, Prt aud Mes, Col- Here, Principals: Lucien EG, Colliere, a. BL, Director, t selb-Gm SL, JOHNSON, Orwanist and Choir Master, 1119 10tn street northwest. Papi taught privately or in classes, may -Gn* SHELDON'S DANCING ACADE lo F Siete torthwent —Tuewdayh thamiss and Sata ys. Washington Hall. ta street a ivauta aveuue southeast,—Mouday and Fridays, Sed Tore cuiurs or terms for renting either hall, to 1004 F strect northwest, anzs-8m ‘RENCH AND ENGLISH FAMILY AND DAY HOOI, for Young Ladies and Little Girls, 1305 npstrei AOA ans ae, ad 1633 sree, MRT nd Vie AND brincipais’ ‘The next school year will bein September 2 1868, of study embraces every thing necessary for a thoroweh, English and classical education, Daily lessons in French—Berlitz method—for which there is no extra charge. Class in wood-carvinz wilt bein Oct. 1. A new: departinent has been added, ‘with unusual advan for tls Gir Just boise school A special hendio provided for scholars ving ou Capi or other distant parts of the city.” ‘au6-3m, ERMAN CLASSES AND PRIVATE LESSONS for adults and childrea. Conversation Sethe ar era Hoon classes. Miss DORA ZIWET. graddate of B Germany, 1456 Corcoran strect. fost MERSON INSTITUTE, 914 larH ef, BET, Select Classical and Mathematical Scoot for Boys, ine tte $8d year Neytember loth —the second, Wediiey: Gay of the mouth. (or busitiess, fur Hacra Yale Princeton ‘and other’ college, for the scientins Seteene ea for tae Us Sy oo Nae Aceoeati Sie Lath strect. Circulars can be obtained of fee FREBEL INSTITUTE, 1127 19TH STRELT N.W. Sue square from Thouins Circle, Mises POLLOCK and NOERR Principa's, teach personally. ‘Primary to Grunmar grade, New Eu-land methods, German Kindergarten. Noruul class for teachers. _Ocl-La FONES BUSNEss scoot. sir 7TH stREEr— Dookeeping without text books fa tess dhat halk Tiaaglip, aridimede spelling and-eompesh eeoe Bs maa E Monthly" $15 for three mouths, in edvance Howes nee se Sewanee Wate Beets Ferin at any tim: rere UPILS IN STENOGRAPHY AND TYPEWRITING— Apoiy €9, NELLIE H. SMITH, wher and rriter, 801 12th street nortuwest, 5 p.m femen be Miiioosnd'nos St mtnst tertnweat Washing-on.D, c, gauere its tenth’ yeas, MONDAY SEPTEMBER 205 ‘MRS, ELIZABETH J. SOMERS, Principal. efXGLISH COURSE—Completa, thorough and practi- of fae eontiary or eaten ints Such? Fier aad een CAND GERMAN Under ‘tho supervision of Principal ofthe Waahlagton sebect of leeaben oe Kaan, ‘MUSIC—Dirctresa, Madam Annie Roemer PIANO—Dircetor, Professor Anton Gloctzner. AittUnder supervision of competent torriore Sa oar heed BERLITZ SCHOOLS OF LANGUAGES. Urs ST. N.W., WASHINGTON, D. SYMANELIN Ot” BALTINORY. WD: ‘ST. PROVIDEN :. BOSTON, MARS. or ‘BUILDING, BROOKLYN, 3. ¥. ae ‘Most eaiy’ ‘and cficient method ASSHeS eachers. t to Student's reaidenca, NEW Tees, ‘BEGIN sow suse! ‘Avpiy to PROF. X. 30L¥. SR McGEE's SCHOOL, 1110 1 Solan eae ae Fee LESSONS—“COMMENT ON PARLE A \VITT. OF BOSTO} Mee a eee ome, Faz aso Worm Irorturiox, Overcostings, and crn torino, Compan prong yotper me HG. John Nor Ax Ovrxre Dax. The PALAIS ROYAL, though it has no “Opening.” this week will offer ite entire Tied stock at ayecia! dew and va- which is depressed thronghout the exture city, owing to the excitement of the coming elections, nea A n rRE BE a ot ¥ BBO ak it EE % al ot Fr anu kee B WILi. BE EPP RRR ERE e885 17 DDD FER NN N TTT Pee RoR HD DE NN NT Pre mee fe Sst Bie SNS FP Be Be Re sae Ht BoP Beg RSE R R KER SssS 1 DoD EERN NN OT Without s doubt, #0 our Republican friends can loosen their purse-strings and buy at the lowest prices ever quoted. Our Democratic friends buy where they find ‘things cheapest, #o we shall secure their custom like- wise. ss 09, ¥ Sys, (Abridged List) Felt Flannel and Knit Skirts, all colors, reduced from 81.15 to Me. Warranted Real Kid Gloves (4 buttons), reduced from ‘980. to Se. Jemey Caps, in all colors and sizes, reduced from 2c, to Be. Black Jerseys (advertised Inst week), reduced from $2.25 0 81.95, ‘Scarlet Cashmere All-wool Underwear, reduced from ‘98e, to B9e. English Cashmere Hose, all colors, reduced from 4c. ‘Winter Merino Underwear, all sizes, reduced from 480, to 3%. Leather Satchels, buff and black, expanding, reduced, froin 9c, to S0e. Real Leather Pocketbooks, new style, reduced from ‘B86. to Ble. Warranted Sterling Silver Bangles, new, reduced from B8e. to E80, All Silver, wilt, oxidized and jet Jewelry, reduced from ec. to 19. Fans, feuther tips, satin, fn all colors, reduced from 81.48 to BL19. Heavily Beaded Fronts for Dress2s, reduced from 980, to Bie. Silk Mufflers, for hat or neck, new style, reduced from 68c. to 48. China Silk Handkerchiefs, warranted genuine, re- duced from 29. to 31 jAltsilk Spanish Guipure Lace, black, reduced from Se. to 2e. Genuine Florida Water, our specialty, reduced from B3e. to Be. Chenille Fringe (4-row, 3-ball,) another «pecialty, re- duced from 89. to Warranted All-silk Block Sash Ribbon, reduced from GENTS! GENTS!! Scarlet Wool Underwear, medicated, reduced from 81.25 to 81.12%. Canton Flannel Drawers, improved, reduced from ‘Toe. to Bike, ‘Silk and Satin English Scarfs, reduced from 440. to Alc, Above prices positively for this weck ouly. Pon PAA Po AA AA a 7 4 L wey A a = eco 1117-19 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUB, Necessanes Fon Hovsexeeema. SEATO (SUCCESSOR TO PERT’ GENUINE CALIFORNIA BLANKET RANGING FROM £90010 $30.00 ALL-WOOL WHITNEY BLANKE! FROM $5.00 TO $15.00 IMMENSE STOCK OF WHITE AND GREY BLANE- EIS, FROM $2.00 TO $5.00 PEK PAIR. LARGE ASSORTMENT OF BED COMPURTABLES, NEW ELDER DOWN BED SPREADS, MARSEILLES QUILTS, ALL SIZES AND QUALI. TS" IN IRISH AND GER- Dox “RARE BARGAINS" TN. MADRAS. ANTIQUE AND NOTTINGHAM LAGE CURTAINS. NEW LAPPET AND CURTAIN MUSLINS. REPES AFD CRETONNES. 8-4 WIDE DOUBLE-FACED CANTON FLANNEL TABLE COVERING. ‘ KTMENT OF ALL-WOOL FRENCH SEABRICS FOR FLATLY STO AND | BROCADED SILKS, SATINS AND VELVEIS, AS SAN! SUPER. GANT SEAL PLUSH SACQUES. JACKETS, NEWMARK- ETS AND CLICULARS, ALL SIZES AND QUAL- $27 CHOICE GOODS, PLAIN FIGURES ANDOOR- RECT PRICES 5 SEATON PERRY, Penny Boruorva, Pennsylvania avenue, commer 9th street. Established 1840. e035 E. G. Danis, 719 MARKET SPaca. OURSTOCK OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS 18 NOW FULL AND COMPLETE IN EVERY DEPART- MENT. WE HAVE ALL THE LATEST NOVELTIES, AND ARE OFFERING GREAT BARGAINS IN NEW AND DESIRABLE GOODS, WE INVITE AN IN- SPECTION OF OUR STOCK AND CUMFARISON OP PRICES, WE DESIRE TO CALL ESPECIAL ATTENTION TO OURSTOCKOF = - BLACK DRESS GOODS, WHICH CANNOT BE SURPASSED BY ANY HOUSE, IN THE TRADE OUR GOODS ARE SELECTED WITH GREAT CSRE, ARE ALL OF THE BEST AND MOST RELIABLEMAEES.AND WE ARE PREPARED TO QUOTE PRICES THAT WILL ASTONISH YOU. SEE AND BE CONVINCED. BLACK DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT IN REAR ROOM. NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GooDs, =e E. G. DAVIS, 19 MARKET SPACE. For Taton Mave Cosroxss. 84 INCH TRICOT CLOTH, IN NINE SHADES EXTRA VALUE, FOR $125; WORTH $L15 PER Si INCH LADIES’ CLOTH, BEST GOODS, 81; RE- DUCED FROM $1.25 PER YAKD, 54 INCH LADIES’ CLOTIL, 750; FORMER PRICE o iste coi ‘CLOTH, i0.; REDUCED FROM ‘oclt 45 INCH BISON CLOTHS, IN ALL THE DESIR- ABE SHADES. PLAIN SHOODAH, SATINE AND CASHMERES, IN ALL THE NEW SHADES, 60c., 15:, 87, $1 AND $1.25 PER YARD. aa a cnet oP re Conn & Durex whergig re rite quer yELvera, ‘ana FUBNITURE ee QHETS RETAILED AT WHOLESALE PRICES Pry skis sod 200 lined, eetonced ond only Soom, ‘Fine ToGnished Shirts only S0a, Fineet Percale Shirts ‘Finggt, Zeundried Dress Shirts, tn solid bosome, ready Curar Dax Goons. Having decided to add » Jan- lens decided to add a new tine of business on Twi be to stock to the lowest pointe] will tvereh eveat Aucomentain every line of’ Drs Govds tuck tele the se ate selling Wamentta Cotton at Dio Milla at 9c. f0-4 shctl ng geen ‘ae Bulent Shee To-y Sheeting, nod ara ioe ‘Qe whole sock wit be sold much under usual poss ‘3 lot" of Cloaks leit over at foam tana halt pee GRO. 3. JOHNKON, TAS Market Space. TSAPPOINTMENT? eS We positively expected to get Into our new building ‘by October Ist, but will not got possesion until the early part of next mouth, Wer BOUGHT AN IMMENSE STOCK to open with. and fearing the coming abort season wilt Jeave us with more goods on hand than desired, we shall sell and dimplay our stock at such prices that will make them wove at once, CLOAK DEPARTMENT. have made during the past fow days very lanro Purchases of Imported Cloaks st prices which eusble ua to offer our customers bangibe rarely seen so early im the season. They are really lower for same values thas ‘Those Usually made in January to close out stocks, ‘bey comprise JERSEY JACKETS, Plain, Brocaded and Trimmed with Pur and Astrachaa, One lot of 30) rapecially cheap Heavy Stockinet Pur- Back Jocket nt €2.88, Jersey Newmarketa, plain, Wrocaded and trimmed with fur and astrachan, Colored end Risck Cloth Newmarkets, plain and A Ainous thewe garments will be found one Jot, 11.50. Colored and Bisek Cloth Ragians, Dolmans in Cloth, Siciliieue, Matalasee, Brocade Vele ‘vet, Pluah and Sik. ‘Wraps, lined with Black and Colored Satins. in Beaded Bilke, Brocade Velvets, Brocade Plusbes, te. MISSES' AND CHILDREN'S CLOAKS AND NEW- MARKETS. : 200 styles tonslect from. We have Mises’ Newmar kets from $1 up, ‘We carry the largest stock of SEALSEIN SACQUES, DOLMANS, NEWMARKET? AND CAPES in the city, and guarantee to sell them at least 25 por cout lower than auy other house. Any Seal Garment bought of us will be kept during the summer free of change. LADIES: JERSEYS! ‘The success attending the special sale of Jormeys dur Sng the part week has mduerd us to purchases still Jane stock from the sume tuapufscturer. They are the same decnnt shapes as thowe previously auld, with, Fan-Back Kevere Collar and handsome Satin Bow. NOTE.—The rapid sale of Inst week causing a disape pointment to x0 many, will, no doubt, be repated. Way therefore, respectfully commend an early iuspection, Defore the assortments become broken, OUR STOCK OF TRIMMINGS isnow complete. We are selling a splendid Chenitle Fringe at 65e., formerly #1. ‘ar 75e, Fringe has been rednoed to 500, We have the largest assortment of Colored Chenille Fringe and Marabouts in the city; also, all colors of Feather Trimmings 4 u UNDERWEAR! UNDERWEAR: For Ladies, Men and Children, we name a few special Prices until the opening of our annex 100 doten Men's Heavy-weight Underwear, 33¢,worth we 150 dozen Ladies’ mplendid quality Merino Vestsand Pants, 33., worth Wa, 190 dozen Misses’ Underwear, from 15. up. ‘1% dozen Ladies’ Brilliant Lisle Hone, at 2c ; also, 60 dozen Misses? of the same quality, st 200, LANSBURGH & BRO, 420, 422 and 428 SEVENTH STRERT. FAMILY SUPPLIES. SNOWFLAKE AND BURBANK POTATOES. ‘The finest in thecity, at WITMER’S, 1918 Pexw'a Av. Susr Axntven- Fresh importation of CASTELL & BROWN'S ENGLISH 5AMB AND MAR- MALADE. ‘We consider these the finest we have ever seems upesior to any other Janie anf vuaenalads ewer sold a city. yricot, wi y. poerry, Hed Cur- } ° GEO, E. KENNEDY & 80! <6 e228 1209 F Sruxer Nonrmwmee_ HOH iow paren H a WM, M. GALT & CO., WHOLESALE AGENTS, ‘Corner Ist and Indiana Avenus PATENT PROCESS FLOUR, 8 without adoubt the most BEAUTIFUL and the moss Nvrsmovs Flour in the world. ‘The Millers have not only the mont perfect MM, con- taining as it does al the anost improved Machinery in- ‘Yented up to the prvsent time, but they produce a Flour Uxsbarassen by any mill in the world. To prove that, ‘we would simply state thata lane quantity of this macuificent Flour is shipped annually to Europe and exten at tho principal Courteof the old worl. We GuaWANTEE that it i made from selected hard wheat nous particles of the wheat berry and a thorough elimi ation ofall weak and starchy matter bas tla been ached, and is consequently more Nerarrious, yield ing more bread to the barrel thap any other Flour. The Dest trade admita that from its trvad-mak-ne qualities it is the cheapest, ar well as the best, for either family or baker's use, and unsurpassed by any Flour mada, Evers ack aud every barrel is warranted to give entire sstixfaction, STERLING'S 8ST. LOUIS FANCY. GILT-EDGE. Amsgnificent Winter Whest Patent, RELIANCE. brated Hungarian process. It is a very cheap and beae- ‘ful Patent, within the resch of all classes, and we guarantee will give mutisfaction to every one who will GOLDEN HILL. ‘The old reliable stand-by an4 the Standard family ‘Flour of theDistrict. Itieequal in quality to: high priced Patent Flours, whilst it ean be for considerable less money. We defy competitors to bring forth any Flour superior to CERES, STERLING, GILT-EDGE, KELIANCE or GOLDEN HILL, and we & Fs Srecuz Norce 3 : : i E E , HE i i E | F ti >